Employment Opportunities
The Sisters of the Presentation are currently hiring for the positions of a housekeeper, CNA and charge nurse. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team!
Author: Website Administrator
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Giving Tuesday is a global movement. Anyone, anywhere can get involved and give back in a way that’s meaningful to them. Give to support the Sisters of the Presentation on mission.
Enjoy our latest issue of Presentation Doorways
In our Winter issue of Presentation Doorways, we hope you enjoy reading personal encounters of our sisters and associates who work with, listen to and give time to our struggling brothers and sisters. Also highlighted are the hidden blessings found within these challenging months, remembering that in all things there is gift.
Visitors Temporarily Restricted Due to COVID-19
Due to the serious and escalating nature of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Presentation Motherhouse will be closed to all visitors until further notice.
Mary’s Journey Through Advent Online Retreat
November 29, 2020 – December 20, 2020
Spend your Advent with Mary, other young adult women of faith, and Presentation Sisters from across North America. Each Sunday we will meet for an hour of prayer and faith-sharing. This online retreat is for single, young adult women.
Seek & Serve: Service & Discernment Trip to New Orleans
The Sisters of the Presentation invite women to attend a week-long service and discernment experience in New Orleans. Date to be determined due to COVID-19 precautions.
Chicago’s Got Sisters Virtual Event
October 17, 2020
Over Zoom, join in conversation with religious sisters from various communities and explore possibilities of life as a vowed consecrated woman.
All of Us Are in this Together
Getting through this crisis takes All of Us. The only way to conquer the coronavirus and save lives is for All of Us to work together as one community. Regardless of where we were born, we are standing shoulder to shoulder, and all of our contributions to society are more indispensable than ever.
In Memory of Marie Therese Coleman
December 7, 1924 – June 2, 2020
Mourning the Death of George Floyd
Our hearts are breaking as we mourn with the family and friends of George Floyd and with all who have lost loved ones to law enforcement violence, all who live in fear, all whose dignity is threatened.
2020 Scholarship & Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of our scholarships and awards.
In Memory of Charlotte Danner
December 28, 1921 – April 27, 2020
In Memory of Sister Barbara Rastatter
January 25, 1934 – March 6, 2020
CANCELLED: Courageous Conversations: Non-Violence Training Workshop
April 18, 2020
Due to this time of uncertainty, we have decided to cancel this event. We pray for the safety of all.
Final Vow Preparation
March 4, 2020
Today marks the beginning of Sister Mary Therese Krueger’s preparation for final vows with the Sisters of the Presentation.
In Memory of Sister Francesca Presseller
July 26, 1921 – January 3, 2020
In Memory of Sister Stephen Eswine
February 16, 1932 – October 10, 2019
In Memory of Sister Anne Marie Kollasch
March 4, 1919 – August 17, 2019
In Memory of Zelma Sholly
January 17, 1930 – June 24, 2019
In Memory of Sister Bonita Determan
November 1, 1931 – April 12, 2019
In Memory of Sister Pierre Kollasch
April 29, 1924 – March 31, 2019
In Memory of Sister Janice Hancock
September 11, 1939 – September 29, 2018
In Memory of Sister Matthew Cunningham
May 24, 1920 – September 1, 2018
In Memory of Charlotte King
April 15, 1925 – August 4, 2018
In Memory of Sister Sharon Kelchen
May 8, 1946 – July 19, 2018
2018 Associate Commitments
September 2018 Commitments On September 17, we welcomed our newest associate, Janine Idziak, during her commitment ceremony. She has spent the last several months learning and reflecting on Presentation heritage and mission with Sister Sheila Ann Dougherty. In her initial request to become a Presentation associate, Janine shared the following: “Through the orientation process, I
In Memory of Karen Kurtt
February 10, 1944 – April 28, 2018
In Memory of Marlene Myers
December 10, 1943 – April 4, 2018
In Memory of Verona Buckner
May 12, 1927 – March 27, 2018
In Memory of Donna Muller
June 15, 1925 – March 15, 2018
In Memory of Sister Therese Marie Hawes
September 5, 1932 – December 8, 2017
In Memory of Sister Kathleen Dolphin
August 28, 1941 – November 16, 2017
In Memory of Sister Sheila Kane
June 29, 1923 – October 27, 2017
First Vows: Sister Mary Therese Krueger
October 14, 2017
“I first met the Presentation Sisters at St. Ambrose University through Sister Rita Cameron. My senior year, I went with the Presentation Sisters on a service trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, which transformed my life. When I observed the sisters in New Orleans responding to the needs of the people, with love and friendship, I knew my life would never be the same.”
In Memory of Pat Pacetti
August 23, 1936 – September 29, 2017
In Memory of Deborah Ann Blaul
January 17, 1954 – March 27, 2017
2017 Associate Commitment
We welcome Robert Mace as a Presentation associate!
In Memory of Harry Stanton
March 30, 1934 – October 11, 2016
In Memory of Sister Catherine Wingert
April 24, 1924 – October 1, 2016
2016 Associate Partnership Commitments
June 27, 2016
In Memory of Kathryn Scudella
January 23, 1931 – January 10, 2016
In Memory of Charles Schmidt
January 1, 1937 – December 21, 2015
In Memory of Sister William Allen
March 17, 1914 – December 6, 2015
In Memory of Kathleen Fahey
June 25, 1931 – October 3, 2015
Rite of Initiation: Mary Therese Krueger
On Saturday, October 3, 2015, Mary Therese Krueger of Chicago, Illinois was received into the community of the Sisters of the Presentation of Dubuque, Iowa. With this Rite of Initiation, Mary Therese begins her novitiate journey.
Final Vow Profession: Sister Jessi Beck
August 1, 2015
In Memory of Mary Hoye
May 2, 1919 – August 19, 2015
In Memory of George Evans
May 26, 1926 – May 23, 2015
In Memory of Sister Concepta Joseph Milinski
October 17, 1919 – January 18, 2015
In Memory of Sister Bernard Mauss
August 18, 1925 – December 14, 2014
2014 Associate Partnership Commitments
August 21, 2014
We welcome six newly-committed associates who continue to partner with us by living out the Presentation mission, spirit and charism in their own lives.
In Memory of Sister Juanita Boom
October 9, 1928 – July 25, 2014
In Memory of Mary Danner
November 1, 1923 – May 13, 2014
In Memory of Sister Anthony Rottinghaus
August 29, 1925 – May 22, 2014
In Memory of Frank Schaefer
August 8, 1936 – January 3, 2014
In Memory of Sister Dominic Church
December 19, 1929 – December 6, 2013
In Memory of Sister Dorothy McCormick
September 8, 1925 – October 8, 2013
In Memory of Karla Berns
November 29, 1940 – May 26, 2013
In Memory of Sister Maria Goretti Dullard
July 30, 1934 – April 22, 2013
In Memory of Sister Jocile Moes
March 19, 1913 – April 7, 2013
In Memory of Sister Ruth Ann Takes
February 12, 1944 – March 23, 2013
In Memory of Betty Simon
May 24, 1949 – January 11, 2013
In Memory of Sister Roberta Burke
November 26, 1916 – July 31, 2012
In Memory of Sister Clarice Kane
April 8, 1917 – July 23, 2012
In Memory of Sister Angela Feeney
August 17, 1916 – July 3, 2012
In Memory of Sister Marita Kollasch
December 2, 1928 – June 9, 2012
In Memory of Jean Foust
December 28, 1925 – June 12, 2012
In Memory of Carol Rausch
February 17, 1942 – January 9, 2012
Final Vow Profession: Sister Mery Cari Paz
September 8, 2011
In Memory of Sister Eugene Goss
June 19, 1923 – May 7, 2011
2011 Associate Partnership Commitments
April 15, 2011
In Memory of Sister Louis McCormick
December 20, 1923 – February 25, 2011
In Memory of Virginia Fuchsen
February 1, 1925 – December 29, 2010
In Memory of Sister Kevin Cummings
January 19, 1928 – November 6, 2010
In Memory of Sister Madonna Meyer
June 1, 1924 – October 16, 2010
In Memory of Doloras Hendricks
September 8, 1917 – August 15, 2010
In Memory of Sister Julie Siggelkov
January 7, 1940 – July 24, 2010
In Memory of Sister Eunice Kane
January 9, 1912 – July 7, 2010
In Memory of Sister Ellen Murphy
February 28, 1921 – June 29, 2010
In Memory of Sister Dominica Schumann
May 30, 1916 – May 9, 2010
In Memory of Sister Victoria Gereau
March 16, 1917 – April 27, 2010
In Memory of Sister Lawrence Mulligan
September 12, 1917 – March 19, 2010
In Memory of Mary Ann Cichowski-Schaefer
August 8, 1935 – February 15, 2010
In Memory of Sister Paulette Traut
February 3, 1922 – November 30, 2009
In Memory of Mary Cullen
June 10, 1928 – October 17, 2009
In Memory of Catherine Jane Hansen
December 4, 1916 – June 28, 2009
In Memory of Theresa Bauer
November 7, 1927 – November 15, 2008
In Memory of Al Myers
October 13, 1938 – September 6, 2008
